CDL Driver/Equipment Operator

Dyno Nobel; Chehalis (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation + 11 paid holidays + PTO days

Full health benefits

401k match with additional contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Dyno Nobel is seeking a Bulk Truck Operator in Chehalis, WA. In this role, you will be responsible for operating trucks and specialty equipment to deliver commercial explosives safely and efficiently. Candidates must possess a CDL Class A with Air Brakes and have positive attitudes and a team player mentality. Benefits include health insurance, vacation, and 401k matching. Join a leader in the explosives industry committed to safety and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Must have CDL Class A with Air Brakes, tanker, and hazmat endorsements.
• 6-24 months of mechanical, commercial driving, explosives or related work experience.
• Must be able to move items weighing up to 60lbs repetitively.

Responsibilities

• Operate Dyno Nobel trucks to safely deliver explosive products.
• Assist in the operation and maintenance of local SME plant facility.
• Calibrate equipment and perform minor repairs while in the field.

Skills

CDL Class A with Air Brakes

Mechanical skills

Commercial driving experience

Team player attitude

Job description

Job Brief

As a Bulk Truck Operator, you will operate Dyno Nobel trucks and specialty equipment to deliver commercial explosives products to customers in a safe, timely, and efficient manner.

Who We Are

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in commercial explosives, manufacturing and blasting technology, delivering innovative solutions to the mining, quarry, construction, and seismic industries. With a legacy of safety, performance, and technical excellence, Dyno Nobel is known for pushing the boundaries of what is possible in commercial explosives—helping customers optimize operations, improve productivity, and reduce environmental impact. Backed by a team of dedicated professionals and a commitment to continuous improvement, Dyno Nobel sets the standard for reliable and responsible blasting manufacturing and services worldwide.

What We Offer

• 3 weeks vacation + 11 paid holidays + PTO days
• Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available
• Up to a 4% 401k match PLUS additional company contribution from 1% to 5% based on years of service
• Generous tuition reimbursement program
• Generous paid parental leave
• Friendly and supportive coworkers

What You’ll Do

Duties will include:

• Assist in the operation and maintenance of our local SME (Site Mixed Emulsion) plant facility; duties include preparation and quality control management of chemical solutions, loading and unloading of SME trucks.
• Drive/operate a range of delivery vehicles over public roads in order to move or deliver explosive products to company or customer sites in a timely and safe manner.
• Driving duties will frequently extend off of public roads to include mine locations/roads, quarries, FSRs, off-road field locations and other potentially difficult terrain.
• Drive and operate bulk/SME truck in order to prepare and deliver quality explosive products to customer sites.
• Operation of rigid-frame, engine-powered machines (skid steer) and associated equipment (trailer).
• Possess basic mechanical skills and the ability to troubleshoot and perform minor repairs or maintenance while in the field, deliver and off load product within DN H&S Management System procedures and practices.
• Calibrate equipment, calculate fuel percentages and check emulsion density.
• Load and unload all trucks, and maintain magazines, sites and inventories.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain safe working conditions in the shop, while driving and operating equipment and while on blast sites in order to protect personal safety and safety of others.
• Knowledgeable of and consistently apply practices consistent with company policies and procedures from applicable technical modules, SOPs, work site, and safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain safe working conditions and assure that all crew members and others on the site follow all safety and regulatory procedures and practices to ensure a safe and successful event.

What We’re Looking For

• CDL Class A with Air Brakes, tanker, and hazmat endorsements required
• 6-24 months of mechanical, commercial driving, explosives or related work experience
• Must be willing to undergo and pass an ATF background check as required to be a possessor of explosives
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be able to move items weighing up to 60lbs repetitively over the course of a working day
• Must be able to work Monday - Friday early morning start times (anywhere from 8 to 14 hours daily)
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player

Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.